"My Mexican Bretzel" is a unique documentary film that tells the story of Vivian Barrett, an American woman who married a Mexican aristocrat and moved to Mexico in the 1940s. The film is based on a collection of 8mm home movies shot by Vivian herself, which were discovered decades later by her granddaughter. Through these home movies, we get a glimpse into Vivian's life as she navigates the complexities of her marriage, motherhood, and cultural differences in a foreign land.
The film is a mesmerizing blend of reality and fiction, as Vivian's memories are narrated by an actress who portrays her in a dreamlike sequence. The documentary challenges the traditional boundaries of storytelling and invites the audience to question the authenticity of memory and the construction of personal narratives.
As we follow Vivian's journey through the lens of her home movies, we are confronted with themes of identity, belonging, and the passage of time. The film invites us to reflect on our own lives and the stories we tell ourselves, blurring the lines between truth and fiction in a captivating and thought-provoking way.